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This proved to be practically an ideal performance for Real Madrid, as they beat their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico and extend their advantage at the summit of La Liga by five points.

The English midfielder notched his first league goal and setup this term following a tough spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe continued his clinical touch in attack, while the manager's strategy during his debut Clasico on the sidelines functioned perfectly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again once more.

Frustrated with coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted while walking straight past the coach and stormed down the tunnel, before reappearing on the sidelines later.

Tactical Setup Delivers Success from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, considering seven of Madrid's last eight bosses were defeated in their first La Liga match against Barcelona.

After the player-focused approach under Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, his structured approach yielded its first major result.

An expert noted, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors struggled because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pushed up for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they tracked back with discipline, all players even the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The new system appears to be positive for Jude, as he previously had been tasked to do everything in the center and beyond.

In the lineup Bellingham played on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to come inside and either link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert stated, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, this provides greater energy and additional options to block the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to put Jude wide right. Undoubtedly his role included to monitor Mbappe's movements on the ball and found openings, and he found him a few times.”

His instructions included to get into the box and be around the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to close the inside channels creating the opponent's play challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

It's clear that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his chant were sung multiple times by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

However there have been countless reports in recent months that Real Madrid would consider letting him leave if an attractive proposal arrived.

Vinicius has one year remaining on his contract come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted in the second half indicated issues. Post-game, he was held back as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

Balague said, He will face backlash and justifiably, since it displayed a lack of respect for the substitute who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a hostile world, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is hard to change, particularly since you consider yourself close to being number one in the world, and the organization redirects attention to Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept an offer worth 250m euros for him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, so when the coach substituted him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as he should – to him he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge between the club and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

After winning all four of previous campaign's Clasicos, this outing represented Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Injuries have robbed Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, the striker and Olmo, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

The analyst commented, “It's like the whole team are slightly off without the ball, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. Should the defense is flawed, which was the case the first goal as Balde played him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards failing to press the ball-carrier adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was neutralized.

Key players did not perform well. The youngster doesn't feel like in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue